Tavigny

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Coordinates: 50°06′N05°50′E / 50.100°N 5.833°E / 50.100; 5.833
CountryFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Region Flag of Wallonia.svg  Wallonia
Province Drapeau Arelerland.svg  Luxembourg
Municipality Flag of Houffalize.png Houffalize

Tavigny is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Houffalize, located in the province of Luxembourg, Belgium.

Remains of a Roman temple from the second century AD have been discovered in Tavigny, as well as remains of Roman villas. The Château de Tavigny dates from the Middle Ages, and by 1360 was owned by the locally powerful d'Ouren family. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Le village de Tavigny" [Tavigny village] (in French). Maison du Tourisme Coeur de l’Ardenne, Au fil de l’Ourthe & de l’Aisne (Erezée – Houffalize - La Roche-en-Ardenne - Manhay - Rendeux). Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  2. "Château de Tavigny" (in French). Site officiel du tourisme en Luxembourg Belge. Retrieved 4 April 2021.